[Ragna drawing his sword was an unexpected development, but Gold is quick on his feet-- he reaches behind him and yanks something out of his back, using it to block the blade and push the tip of it out of his face and towards his shoulder instead. Next to him, Explotaro's hackles raise, smoke and sparks dancing on his back (though he doesn't activate his flames entirely just yet)]

[. . . the object Gold's using to deflect the sword is a pool cue. don't. don't ask]

Look, pal, whether you like it or not, we're in this together. At least for now. I don't wanna get caught, and you don't wanna get caught, and fightin' seems pretty counter to that goal. Let's just get goin', okay?